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  • From Marsala to Palermo

    Wondrous Western Sicily

    Jun 22-29, 2026

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    From the windswept western coast to Palermo’s grand palazzi, this is a journey through Sicily’s heartland of wine, wheat, and sea. Together with legendary vintners, millers, and chefs, we’ll trace the deep agricultural traditions that have defined Sicilian life for centuries—from the saline air of Marsala’s vineyards to the fertile plains of Castelvetrano and the crystalline waters of Favignana. A week of tasting, learning, and living la vita Siciliana at its most elemental. Light activity level. Meat-centric itinerary.

    Eugenio Signoroni

    Local Guide

    Celebrated Food Writer
    Eugenio Signoroni

    Gonzalo Gil Lavedra

    R&K Host

    Scout, Poet, Gourmand
    Gonzalo Gil Lavedra

Overview

Wondrous Western Sicily

From the windswept western coast to Palermo’s grand palazzi, this is a journey through Sicily’s heartland of wine, wheat, and sea. Together with legendary vintners, millers, and chefs, we’ll trace the deep agricultural traditions that have defined Sicilian life for centuries—from the saline air of Marsala’s vineyards to the fertile plains of Castelvetrano and the crystalline waters of Favignana. A week of tasting, learning, and living la vita Siciliana at its most elemental. Light activity level. Meat-centric itinerary.

  • Italy
  • Jun 22-29, 2026
  • from $11,450
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  • Italy
  • Jun 22-29, 2026
  • from $11,450
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DISCOVER SICILY:
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY

Day
1

Welcome to Marsala

  • June 22  ·  Monday
  • Dome Hotel
  • Via Sebastiano Cammareri Scurti, 16, 91025 Marsala TP, Italy
  • +39 0923 020487
  • Private transfer from Palermo Airport to Marsala
  • Check in at the elegant Dome Hotel
  • Welcome aperitivo on the hotel rooftop overlooking the old town
  • Dinner in a private villa with Marsala wine pairings
Day
2

To the Vineyards

  • June 23  ·  Tuesday
  • Dome Hotel
  • Via Sebastiano Cammareri Scurti, 16, 91025 Marsala TP, Italy
  • +39 0923 020487
  • Leisurely morning, beginning to mimic Sicilian rhythms of life: a good slow breakfast; a short, dark espresso; good conversation and much relaxation
  • Visit and tasting at the historic De Bartoli winery, birthplace of modern Marsala
  • Return to hotel for free time in the afternoon
  • Transfer to the seaside vineyards of Nino Barraco’s Vignamare
  • Sunset tour and dinner among the vines with Nino Barraco himself, tasting wines kissed by sea breeze
Day
3

Wheat and Stone

  • June 24  ·  Wednesday
  • Dome Hotel
  • Via Sebastiano Cammareri Scurti, 16, 91025 Marsala TP, Italy
  • +39 0923 020487
  • Another languorous Sicilian breakfast
  • Morning transfer to Castelvetrano
  • Visit the wheat fields of Filippo Drago, a name synonymous with Sicilian flour, within the ancient Selinunte Archaeological Site
  • Light lunch amid the ruins of Selinunte
  • Tour and tasting at Molino del Ponte, Drago’s stone mill known for reviving ancient Sicilian grains
  • Dinner with Filippo Drago—either beside the river mill or facing the sea
Day
4

The Island Life

  • June 25  ·  Thursday
  • Dome Hotel
  • Via Sebastiano Cammareri Scurti, 16, 91025 Marsala TP, Italy
  • +39 0923 020487
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Early transfer by ferry to Favignana
  • Meet Chef Taka of Osteria Formica to buy fish directly from the morning catch
  • Swim in the crystalline sea and enjoy free time to explore
  • Fresh-caught lunch at Osteria Formica, showcasing the day’s catch
  • Private visit to the ancient tonnara, or tuna fishery
  • Return to Marsala
  • Light dinner at the hotel
Day
5

Salt of the Earth

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Morning visit to the historic salt pans of Marsala, observing the centuries-old harvesting process
  • Lunch overlooking the salt fields, then depart for Palermo
  • Check in at Grand Hotel et Des Palmes, the historic 19th-century royal residence-turned-hotel where Richard Wagner finished Parcifal
  • Dinner at a classic Palermo osteria in town
Day
6

Sicily In Bloom

  • Wake up in one of the most atmospheric port cities on earth: Palermo, a city so beautiful the Phoenicians just called it Flower
  • Transfer to Terrasini to visit Rosolino Palazzolo’s tropical orchard, with a tasting of exotic fruits
  • Walking tour through the buzzing, captivating streets of Palermo
  • Dinner at Corona Trattoria, a full-throated celebration of the seafood and the culinary life of Palermo
Day
7

Cheese, ricotta, finale

  • Leisurely breakfast at the hotel
  • Piana degli Albanesi is considered the best place to eat Italy’s pastry staple, the cannolo siciliano—the secret is the extraordinary local sheep ricotta
  • Lunch with the Spera family, multigenerational farmers at Balzo Rosso, with breathtaking views of the Aeolian Sea and an incredible dairy that helps make the region’s cannoli what they are
  • Glorious finale dinner at Ristorante Gagini, one of Palermo’s great modern kitchens
Day
8

Arrivederci

  • June 29  ·  Monday
  • Palermo
  • One last great Sicilian breakfast
  • Private transfer to Palermo’s Falcone-Borsellino Airport
  • Arrivederci!

What’s Included

  • All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, as well as snacks and beverages between meals
  • Expertise and services of our experienced trip leaders: at least one guide and one host per trip
  • Additional guides and experts from the region
  • All transportation during the trip except when taking a taxi or ride app independently during unscheduled time
  • Transfers to and from the airport or wherever you are on the day the trip starts and ends
  • Daily Roads & Kingdoms gifts related to the themes, activities and narratives of each trip
  • All gratuities for accommodations, meals, guiding or transport

What’s Not Included

  • International airfare to and from the journey (note: some trips begin and end at different airports)
  • Personal bar tabs (when not with the group)
  • Personal laundry or spa services
  • Personal travel insurance

Meet Our Hosts

Eugenio Signoroni

Local Guide

Eugenio Signoroni

Celebrated Food Writer

There may not be a single person in all of the Republic better qualified to know what to eat, at what time of year, and with whom, than Eugenio Signoroni. After a long editorial career at the iconic Slow Food, he branched out to write prolifically on Italian food culture in all parts of the boot. The former editor of the authoritative Osteria d’Italia guide, he is the host of Lievito Madre, one of Italy’s top food podcasts. A perfect guide for this journey.

Gonzalo Gil Lavedra

R&K Host

Gonzalo Gil Lavedra

Scout, Poet, Gourmand

We first met Gonzalo Gil Lavedra in the smoky courtyard behind a family’s butcher shop in the meat-obsessed pueblo of Temozón, Yucatán. Referred to us by Noma chef René Redzepi, Gonzalo had sweet-talked the family into taking us all behind the scenes of some of the best smoked meat in Mexico. His unassuming charm, curiosity, and ability to talk his way into and out of just about anything have made him a perfect addition to the League of Travelers and an ideal host for this journey through Sicily, the island he now calls home.

Where You’ll Stay

Dome Hotel

Dome Hotel

A View to Remember

Overlooking the iconic baroque domes of Marsala’s historic center, Dome Hotel is an elegant boutique property with 15 individually designed guest rooms that reflect the beauty of their surroundings. Dome boasts natural materials, top-notch amenities, and exceptional attention to detail. But the real draw here is the rooftop and its panoramic views over magnificent Marsala.

Grand Hotel et Des Palmes

Grand Hotel et Des Palmes

Palermo Classic

A Palermo landmark since 1874, the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes combines Belle Époque elegance with a quietly modern edge. Once home to composer Richard Wagner and later rumored Mafia meetings, it carries the layered history of the city in its marble halls and stained glass. The location—steps from Teatro Massimo and the city’s best markets—puts us at the center of Palermo’s cultural life, while the rooms and restaurants deliver calm and polish after the chaos outside.

  • This trip exceeded anything I could have imagined. Food and sights were incredible. Our hosts were next level.

    Matt P.
    La Vita Siciliana 2023
  • I did not anticipate the extent of our exceptionally curated tastings, the cultural authenticity and immersion of experiences.

    Carrie M.
    La Vita Siciliana 2023
  • The personalities—their commitment to serve us like hosts, hang out with us like friends… I had an absolute blast.


    La Vita Siciliana 2023

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